Major Winter Storm Hits New England and New York, Causes Widespread Power Outages

The storm, bringing heavy snow and rain, has led to hundreds of thousands without electricity, numerous road accidents, and flight disruptions.

A significant winter storm over the weekend dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England and New York, causing extensive power outages and damaging infrastructure.
Heavy snowfall and rain affected areas from upstate New York through most of Maine, with some regions experiencing the most snow of the season.
Central Maine Power reported significant damage to trees, poles, and wires, with around 170,000 customers in Maine and 54,000 in New Hampshire without power late Sunday.
The storm led to hundreds of traffic accidents due to icy roads, and disrupted flights at area airports with delays and cancellations.
Another major winter storm is developing in the West, expected to bring heavy snowfall across the Rockies, Plains, and Upper Midwest through early next week.